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Dalbeattie scored a double success at the fourth Dumfries and Galloway Third Sector Volunteer Awards.

The Voscars, as they are known, celebrate the invaluable work of volunteers across the region.

And at the Baptist Church Centre in Dumfries, Geoff Allison of Dalbeattie Men’s Shed was announced as board member of the year.

Geoff was nominated by shed members for his unstinting work as secretary of the group, whose projects include plans to build a replica of James Skeoch’s vintage car that was made in Dalbeattie just after World War One.

Geoff said: ”I feel very humbled about what the members wrote about me in their nomination. They said some lovely words. It’s nice to get it and nice for the shed. It’s one more award for us and helps to foster the feelgood factor about what we do out there.”

The guest speaker, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s young people’s champion, Councillor Adam Wilson, said: “I believe that volunteers are the foundations of a community. Without volunteers, our communities would suffer.

“We cannot thank our volunteers enough for the remarkable work that takes place right across the region.”

In his closing address, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway vice-chairman Iain Boddy said: “We have celebrated people who are genuinely special and exceptional and give of their time and energies so selflessly.

“It is also great to see how much people enjoy volunteering – the fun, companionship and the boost volunteering gives to self-confidence and wellbeing.”